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We may have identified a default school uniform for Wammy's House in Death Note's canon universe. Or perhaps one worn by those gifted and talented orphans around the house.

Though its a theory that would carry more weight, if every child there donned the same attire.

Mio Yuki as Near in Death Note live-action TV drama (2015)

We've grown used to seeing Near looking perky and bright wearing a distinct outfit in television's 2015 Death Note drama.

Technically there have been three costume changes thus far. Nevertheless TV live action Near cosplayers will likely choose grey pinafore trousers over a white shirt. That flannelette dungaree look remains the most recognizable, readily identifying the cosplay as Near from Death Note (2015).

However, this could equally be a more obscure Death Note costume, with the fan turning up dressed as a random Wammy's House orphan, as glimpsed on the institution's staircase in Death Note Relight2: L's Successors (2008).

Wammy's House child wearing same outfit in Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors

The best of it being that the scene above was recalled in flashback by Near. So perhaps the character just likes the costume.

What do you reckon? Coincidence? Wardrobe staff from the new Death Note drama taking inspiration from Takeshi Obata's animation in the older adaptation? Or an actual canon Wammy House uniform blithely ignored by most of its denizens?

Who cares?! This is fodder for fan-fiction writers everywhere and probably artists and cosplayers too. Off you go!